My Rescue Is Possible

Remember those jeans I was trying to squeeze into? 26 August 2010 Well I buttoned them up today!!!! 26 September 2010 I don't know why they are weird colours...but heck who cares, they fit!! Oh and I hadn't realised until now that the photos are exactly 4 weeks apart! Love my progress so far 18 kg down :D (39.6lbs)

First of all, my body hurts all over Two rock shows in one weekend is crazy I don't think I've done it before But it was bloody amazing! Here are a few pictures (my sister has the camera so these are a few I found of the show) Oh and all that jumping and dancing really paid off because since thursday I've already lost 1kg PS. I am loving this restriction I'm starting to feel in control of my portions and it feels amazing!

Weighed in this morning at 108.5...meaning this week was a loss of 1.1kg (2.42lb) That is such a great loss for me It's evident that the fill really worked this time Total lost so far is 17kg (37.4lb) =D This weekend is going to be huge...and I think it's actually going to be a real challenge just fitting in time to eat! My sister and I have two concerts this weekend!! On Friday we are going to a To Write Love On Her Arms event I love this charity. Seriously, more people need to support suicide prevention To make it even more worthwhile is the fact that two of my fave Aussie bands are performing! Stealing O'neal (above) are one of my fave bands. I have been to almost all their shows in Melbourne and I absolutely adore them. The boys are such nice guys and are always up for a chat. The Getaway Plan (below) actually broke up last year, but are reforming to support the charity...and I'm really hoping they are back for good. I've been to over 20 of their shows...I'm...

And it wasn't pleasant I really wasn't careful today I was nibbling on little things even though I wasn't even hungry So I munched on a tiny piece of pasta And I was sure that I had chewed it enough But obviously not The feeling of being stuck wasn't terribly painful Just uncomfortable The best way to describe it to my sister was likening it to when you swallow a piece of bread and peanut butter and it's formed a kind of goo in your throat I got a sharp pain in my back and in my diaphragm It was stuck for about 10 minutes while I was wriggling around and coughing trying to loosen it up I eventually coughed over the sink and it all came back up The fact that it wasn't as horrible and disgusting as vomit made me feel a bit better I absolutely hate vomitting so I'm glad it wasn't that bad I just never want it to happen ever, ever again!!

to everyone that replied to my last post All is good I was just a bit discouraged because she wasn't the only person who said that with lap band you can't lose 100% of your excess weight But I'm strong and I know if I work hard all good things will happen :)

Last night I worked with one of the new receptionists We got talking and she mentioned that she had lap band done 3 years ago She was great with telling me what to expect She lost 40kgs in the first 6 months and warned me about saggy skin I don't want to be 22 and having to still cover up because of saggy, deflated skin I'm also a bit disheartened by the fact that when I told her my goal weight she said I shouldn't keep my hopes up! I told her that to be in my healthy range I need to lose about 70kg She cringed a bit and said that the doctors only expect people to lose 50-60% of their EXCESS weight. So that means it's expected I would only lose about 35kg I know alot of you girls have had amazing success What's your secret? I need hope!

Restriction, that is! This morning I decided to measure out my all bran I had 1/4 cup of all bran, 1tbs protein powder and just over 1/4 cup milk I feel absolutely stuffed now! I didn't have any pain signals to stop I ate all of it but now I feel so full let's hope this feeling lasts until lunch!

Just got home from my second fill I told her that I felt no restriction after my first one so she put in an extra 2cc today The first fill didn't hurt as much as this one The needle was fine It was the kneading of my stomach to find the port that was a bit uncomfortable My stomach is just a bit tender now Hopefully this fortnight I will have great results because by her scale I only lost half a kilo

All Bran! Holy cow it is a lifesaver This may be TMI but since surgery I had only managed to "Go" once a week I was feeling bloated all the time and I attribute it to my plateau But man ever since I've started eating All Bran everything is 100% better So glad I got the courage to try it Tastes a bit bland, but helps so much

I have finally started losing weight again Weigh in today was 109.6kg Total lost this week was 0.5kg (1.1lb) Not too great but my ultimate goal is at least a loss of half a kilo each week so right on target Total loss so far is 16kg :) I also just finished off a half hour session on the wii fit I did 10 mins on the treadmill at high speed...got my heart rate up very quickly lol Then I made up a yoga and muscle training routine Boy am I sore I used muscles I didn't think I had I feel really good though, I was so ready to give up half way but if I did then it wouldn't add up to my daily exercise total on the wii so it was a good incentive to keep going Very proud of myself :P

I am so excited =D I was thinking of going to Target to get some jeans and I hadn't measured in a while so I was comparing the size chart with my old measurements. I thought that because I hadn't lost much weight since those measurements then I wouldn't probably have lost any cms Well boy was I wrong!! I've now lost a total of 62cm (24.4") Such a brilliant morning...can't wait to go shopping :P

...My ultimate dream would have been to see you at least once in my life And then you decide that you are coming to Australia, but we aren't invited?! Ahhhhh I cried when I found out that Oprah was heading down under But then I got a bit angry when I found out that she is bringing an audience with her! Bit unfair isn't it?! Ah well, I plan on stalking her down while she is here hahaha Just needed to vent my frustration! *EDIT*: It was just announced that she will be releasing a number of tickets to her Aussie fans but it will be by ballot. Therefore, I highly doubt that I'll be one of the chosen ones =(

Like most people, I hate exercising with a passion! I would love to be able to afford a gym membership and a personal trainer but at the moment I'm too preoccupied with uni to be able to commit to something like that My parents own a weights machine, treadmill and stationary bike I really love the bike, but it's in the garage and mum is very pedantic about bringing things inside I really need to do something though, especially with the plateau that I've become stuck in What exercise do you all enjoy doing? I think I might sneak the bike inside so I can at least watch tv or read But I've heard that stationary bikes don't provide great workouts unless you go to a spin class

My Progress Photo Blog Hi ladies I've decided to create a separate blog just for photos I take heaps and heaps of random pics so I thought I might as well document my progress somewhere Here's a pic that I took yesterday I may sound a bit narcissistic but I just love it!

But I have been starving the past week and have been eating so much junk Although I don't think I have been exceeding my calorie intake, I still find myself craving and nibbling on junk food The first fill was useless... for some reason it made me even more hungry I'm hoping that the doctor will give me a bigger fill next week instead of the routine 1.5cc I'm trying so hard to restrain myself But I find myself hungry every single hour of the day! I guess I'm not the only one that this has happened to, but it is really frustrating! On a brighter note, this is a photo I took today I bought a new top and new eyeliner and needed to show them off =P

That rescue IS always possible I've finally come to realise that no matter how stuck or helpless I might feel, there is always a way out and there is always someone I can turn to It took me a while to believe this, But as I lose weight, I am finally breaking free from the box I've locked myself in for so many years Just remember that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and you just have to persist at working your way out

This was the "holy cow" pre-op picture I was referring to in an earlier post =P So tomorrow will mark exactly 4 weeks since surgery I didn't lose anything this week But since surgery I've lost 5kg (10.8lbs) All up though I've lost 15kg (33lbs) I really need to get out of this plateau I'm in I think I should up my exercise and it's such a beautiful day outside so I'm thinking I should make the most of it and go for a long walk I know I shouldn't stress out, because I've done great so far But even a 100gram loss would have motivated me The biggest change is in my clothes Yet these last few days have been fat days for me Everything I try on seems to look horrible and it's really getting me down I might go to the shops tonight for some retail therapy and buy something nice Maybe I'm feeling horrible because all my clothes look like tents? My work pants and jeans are constantly falling off and for the first time in a long time I need to hois...

I have been at the same weight all week and it is really not doing anything good for my motivation The fill did jack all and I'm still as hungry as I was before it I have to wait another 2 weeks before I get my next fill and at this rate I doubt I would have lost anything by then I really need to start counting my calories because I'm constantly nibbling I've been walking most days and still no loss! How do I get out of this?!

I think I can feel some kind of restriction this morning I haven't eaten anything because I've been getting some sharp pains around my chest and stomach Not sure if this is the morning restriction everyone is talking about But I'm too scared to eat just in case it all comes back up again! I guess this whole process is a learning experience and everyone is different But could someone explain to me what this might be?

Hello Lovelies! Sorry I haven't updated in a while Things haven't been so good these last few days food-wise I have been craving anything and everything! Doesn't help that it's TTOM But Bandster Hell has driven me insane. I'm constantly hungry and choosing all the wrong foods Today I had my first Post-Op appointment I was under the impression that I would meet up with my surgeon and I wouldn't be able to get a fill because it's only been 3 weeks out But I went and the surgeon wasn't even working! I met with one of the other Drs though, and she was wonderful So friendly and really helpful I told her how hungry I was and that I hadn't had any problems with food She said I could start easing myself onto solid foods And then she gave me a fill! She made sure I understood that she might not be able to get to the port today because she could feel that my stomach was still swollen But she got it on the first try! Wasn't painful at all and the whole proc...

My sister and I in Disney Land 1995 and at a wedding 2007 I saw this on Maria's blog and thought it was a great way for you to get a better sense of who I am... Oh and because I have a tonne of homework to do and really cannot be bothered! A - Age: 21 - Annoyance: People who are too consumed by their relationships that they leave their friends behind - Animal: I don't have any pets but would love a cute little dog. I'm also fascinated by Zebras and Giraffes. Completely terrified of Birds! - Actor: Hmm tough one. I love comedians like Seth Rogan and Adam Sandler, and have always loved Drew Barrymore, Sandra Bullock and Queen Latifah. I also have a great admiration for Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray). B - Beer: Gross! Even if I was desperate for alcohol I wouldn't even go near that stuff - Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia - Body Part on opposite sex: Smile, Eyes...and Hair - Been in Love: Not yet...but I have plenty of time for that - Been bitched at: Oh ple...

We've had a treadmill in our house for a few years now I was actually the one who begged and begged for one when I was in highschool It was fun for a while and then the novelty wore off Since then it's basically been collecting dust So today my mum took it out for me When I did use it all those years ago, I could probably only last 5-10 minutes and then get bored or be too worn out to finish But today, I lasted a full half hour and still wasn't puffed! And I actually kind of enjoyed it! It's amazing how 15kg can make a huge difference I do plan on signing up to a gym though because the local gym offers 15 personal training sessions in the year and they follow your progress But for the time being, I'm going to aim to walk at least 30 mins a day and work up my speed I was so tempted to try out some moves but I feared I would break my neck :P Also...I tried refried beans today! I didn't think I would be able to find them but I did phewww I've never had them bef...

First of all, I would just like to thank every single one of you ladies who are reading my blog and commenting and supporting me Without you girls I doubt I would have been as successful as I've been so far I wish I could meet all of you and give you a big big hug! I really appreciate all your kind words and advice :) Now back to the delicious dinner! I was sick of having the same foods everyday so I decided to spice it up a bit Mum and I made some mince patties for dinner tonight They were so easy! Mince, onion, parsley, a little ketchup and mustard, salt & pepper That's it! I made them really small and froze a few so I can have them this week I feel a little guilty though because I didn't have any veggies with them...actually haven't had any veggies all day =S I'll have a glass of v8 later because I regret not having anything! But anyways with the patties I decided to have a somewhat burger (without the bun/salad) I chucked on an egg and topped it off with a t...